Vol. 26 (6) 2005 Neuro endocrinology letters

Pinealectomy inhibits antioxidant system in rats with hyperthyroidism.

OBJECTIVE: Thyroid hormones regulate energy metabolism and act on the mitochondria, which is an important source of free radicals in the cell. Reactive oxygen types play a significant role in physiological mechanisms, but in excessive amounts they can cause oxidative damage in molecules. The aim of the present study was to determine lev.....